I think Congress is living proof that aliens have infiltrated the highest levels of government. After all, they don’t seem to live on the same planet at the rest of the American people.
It could be worse. As Calvin and Hobbes discovered (and for that matter, the inhabitants of Pandora), *we* could be the space aliens infiltrating something or other. Some of the best sci-fi (both funny and serious) starts from that premise.
In truth, if aliens from another planet observed humans on Earth, they’d run like hell and warn all other intelligent life forms to stay away. We probably have a universal quarantine around us and don’t know it.
Aliens have taken over the government? Calvin is revealed at last as a tea-bagging Republican. A real cartoon character. The only difference is that Calvin is funny instead of demented.
When this strip first ran in 1988, my favorite TV show at the time was “War of the Worlds” (The first season of which is available on DVD). Aliens were sure infiltrating us in that show!
“Aliens in the highest level of our government” would explain the thought pattern reflected in “It’s never worked before, so why wouldn’t it work this time.”
If uncaring is the opposite of love, it is also the opposite of hate. That doesn’t make sense to me.
Uncaring is indifference. It’s neutral between love and hate. It has no feelings one way or the other.
It’s interesting that someone added the ranking House and Senate Republicans to the tags, even though they’re nowhere close to the top 18 in the line of succession to the Presidency. Funny what passes for “top levels of government” these days.
Your “noodles incident” theory may be the real thing or may be bogus. Who knows? Who cares?
The genius of Bill Waterson is that there are as many “noodle incidents” as there are Calvin and Hobbes fans.
Bill Waterson probably never fully conceptualized the “noodles incident”, he left it floating in the air. He will never publish it under any circumstance…
It would lose its magic quality if he did.
So, who cares about your “noodles incident” theory? I have mine, and each one of us has his/hers.
Stop whinning and asking for attention, you spoiled selfish brat!
mexdr1958: it was just my theory. it isn’t the noodle incident, and everyone has their own theory, i was just expressing my thoughts. but you have no right to call me a “spoiled selfish brat” just because i made an assumption. i just thought it would be cool if we all shared our theory just for fun. i realize the whole thing is a mystery, just trying to unearth it.
margueritem almost 15 years ago
They infiltrated long, long ago….
zero almost 15 years ago
We’ve had our eyes on you margueritem >8-P …
and it was a great BBQ Calvin tyvm
pouncingtiger almost 15 years ago
Aliens have already infiltrated Southern California. They’re inhabiting Los Angeles (better known as L.A. which makes them L.A.-ens).
MontanaLady almost 15 years ago
Pouncingtiger….L.A.-ens……………..LOL!
good one!!!
Pacejv almost 15 years ago
Kingsford is an alien?
sjoujke almost 15 years ago
I think Congress is living proof that aliens have infiltrated the highest levels of government. After all, they don’t seem to live on the same planet at the rest of the American people.
kpeiyin almost 15 years ago
Great imagination!
margueritem almost 15 years ago
Good morning, Fer Lefer!
caucel almost 15 years ago
You are very optimistic Calvin… :)
carmy almost 15 years ago
They came, they saw, they infiltrated.
Praxsis almost 15 years ago
It worse that that “THEY’RE KLINGONS”, Jim.
lazygrazer almost 15 years ago
There are no high-levels in our government.
tenaciousr almost 15 years ago
With government stooping so low…I agree.
Pacejv almost 15 years ago
….As Carmy said…They came, they saw, they ignited.
Rakkav almost 15 years ago
It could be worse. As Calvin and Hobbes discovered (and for that matter, the inhabitants of Pandora), *we* could be the space aliens infiltrating something or other. Some of the best sci-fi (both funny and serious) starts from that premise.
Yukoner almost 15 years ago
Calvin’s right. Our government is made up of space cadets.
Herocoder almost 15 years ago
Boy is Susan smart!!!
jrbj almost 15 years ago
In truth, if aliens from another planet observed humans on Earth, they’d run like hell and warn all other intelligent life forms to stay away. We probably have a universal quarantine around us and don’t know it.
mexdr1958 almost 15 years ago
Why does Suzie dare to ask? For all that she knows it could be buggers, maggots or crawley, creepy things…
Ain´t she supposed to be smart?
ronaldmundy almost 15 years ago
gad! they’ve been in my backyard too!
anne-marie hunter almost 15 years ago
as cute as this is, i would have enjoyed his snowmen better these last few days……
Plods with ...™ almost 15 years ago
That’s why I switched to a gas grill. There were too many voices coming out of those briquets
wicky almost 15 years ago
Susie is not smart, she has been conditioned by Calvin. Think about it.
lewisbower almost 15 years ago
And I thought he would have some kind of Valentine in the bag and shout his love for Susie to the class. Stupid me.
alondra almost 15 years ago
I will not make a political comment…I will not make a political comment…I will not make a political comment…!!!
GROG Premium Member almost 15 years ago
They came, they saw…they bar-b-cued?
bald almost 15 years ago
according to M I B there are many aliens here on our planet
ninmas almost 15 years ago
everyone, i posted my noodle incident theory on yesterday’s strip. please take a look at it.
Captain_Commando almost 15 years ago
FishStix said: “Even Calvin recognizes that we have a space cadet at the highest level of government!”
Ain’t that the truth…
Stede_Bonnet almost 15 years ago
Aliens have no interest in infiltrating our government. Trying out for American Idol perhaps, but government, no.
MisngNOLA almost 15 years ago
Veni, vidi, barbecuci.
keltii almost 15 years ago
just goes to “show” , Calvin can “tell” and great story!
billdi Premium Member almost 15 years ago
FishStix – when this was drawn the space cadet at the highest level of government was Ronald Reagan, so yeah i agree with you.
bandz almost 15 years ago
Aliens have taken over the government? Calvin is revealed at last as a tea-bagging Republican. A real cartoon character. The only difference is that Calvin is funny instead of demented.
ratlum almost 15 years ago
Susie is a none believer , she might not get to meet the Aliens when they come to ask Calvin all about the inner workings of our society
sharden2 almost 15 years ago
Will someone, anyone, please acknowledge the noodle incident? For the love of man, please make it go away!
khpage almost 15 years ago
We presently have one as our sitting President. That’s why his public speeches all sound the same…..
Jonathan Bridge Premium Member almost 15 years ago
When this strip first ran in 1988, my favorite TV show at the time was “War of the Worlds” (The first season of which is available on DVD). Aliens were sure infiltrating us in that show!
POPPA1956 almost 15 years ago
“Aliens in the highest level of our government” would explain the thought pattern reflected in “It’s never worked before, so why wouldn’t it work this time.”
ninmas almost 15 years ago
please share your thoughts on my noodle incident theory!
COWBOY7 almost 15 years ago
Suzie needs to have a better imagination.
Puddleglum2 almost 15 years ago
Don’t feel like the lone (midi)ranger!
bmonk almost 15 years ago
Could be the noodle incident, and as you described, ninmas–but the best stories are the ones you make up from hints, not a full narrative.
Puddleglum2 almost 15 years ago
If uncaring is the opposite of love, it is also the opposite of hate. That doesn’t make sense to me. Uncaring is indifference. It’s neutral between love and hate. It has no feelings one way or the other.
Pclip almost 15 years ago
It’s interesting that someone added the ranking House and Senate Republicans to the tags, even though they’re nowhere close to the top 18 in the line of succession to the Presidency. Funny what passes for “top levels of government” these days.
musicnut1986 almost 15 years ago
Boy, does Calvin have THAT right!
mexdr1958 almost 15 years ago
Ninmas,
Your “noodles incident” theory may be the real thing or may be bogus. Who knows? Who cares?
The genius of Bill Waterson is that there are as many “noodle incidents” as there are Calvin and Hobbes fans.
Bill Waterson probably never fully conceptualized the “noodles incident”, he left it floating in the air. He will never publish it under any circumstance…
It would lose its magic quality if he did.
So, who cares about your “noodles incident” theory? I have mine, and each one of us has his/hers.
Stop whinning and asking for attention, you spoiled selfish brat!
bleepingdeadalien almost 15 years ago
2010…the year we make contact. UFOs land here!
Ooops! Premium Member almost 15 years ago
rac0308 said,
“That’s why I switched to a gas grill. There were too many voices coming out of those briquets”
Imagine how I feel when I’m trapped inside with them decorating my tree. Oh my gosh, do you think Santa is ………….
ninmas almost 15 years ago
mexdr1958: it was just my theory. it isn’t the noodle incident, and everyone has their own theory, i was just expressing my thoughts. but you have no right to call me a “spoiled selfish brat” just because i made an assumption. i just thought it would be cool if we all shared our theory just for fun. i realize the whole thing is a mystery, just trying to unearth it.
mexdr1958 almost 15 years ago
Ninmas,
I called you that for posting about your “theory” and demanding, twice, that everybody acknowledges you.
Sorry, no dice.